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Compare new and used endurance saddles from Tucker, Big Horn, Circle Y, Synergist, Wintec and King Series, with and without a horn. Check the weight, seat size and tree on each listing before you buy.

What Makes an Endurance Saddle Different

An endurance saddle is built for hours in the saddle rather than a short, hard effort. It is light, it spreads the rider’s weight over a wide bearing surface so the horse’s back stays comfortable, and it usually carries rings or strings for a water bottle, pommel bags and other gear.

Weight is the clearest difference. Of the endurance saddles here that state a weight, the range is about 11 to 35 lb, with a middle weight of about 23 lb. A working ranch saddle is usually nearer 40 lb.

Twenty listings mention a flex tree, which is designed to move with the horse over uneven ground. Four saddles here are cut back for gaited horses, and two are treeless, so the saddle follows the horse’s back with no rigid tree at all.

With a Horn, Hornless or Treeless?

TypeWhat it meansIn our stock
With a hornA western-style horn to hold or hang gear fromMost of our endurance saddles
HornlessAn open pommel, often with a handhold instead4 listings, including King Trekker models
TreelessNo rigid tree, so the saddle follows the horse’s back2 listings, Hillview Farms and Tough1 Eclipse
Gaited-specificCut back to free the shoulder on a gaited horse4 listings

Endurance Saddle Brands We Stock

BrandWhat you’ll find in our stockPrice in our stock
TuckerEndurance Trail, Horizon Compass Rose, T46, T49 and T59 models, new and usedAbout $940–$2,620
Big HornFlex tree, Excursion II and gaited endurance trail saddlesAbout $1,055–$1,720
Circle Y and High HorseSalt River, Virginia, Highbank and Willow Springs modelsAbout $1,140–$1,845
SynergistUsed endurance saddlesAbout $940–$1,485
WintecPro Endurance with HARTAbout $1,105
King Series, Trekker and Royal KingSynthetic and package saddles, the budget endAbout $285–$430

We also list Freedom, Dakota, Crest Ridge, Kuda, Sharon Saare, Fallis and Imus saddles.

Endurance Saddles by Budget

BudgetWhat you’ll findHow many
Under $600Synthetic saddles and packages9
$600–$1,200Mostly used leather saddles11
$1,200–$1,800The largest group: used Tucker, Big Horn and Circle Y24
$1,800 and upPremium new and used models12

New vs Used Endurance Saddles

NewUsed
Middle price in our stockAbout $1,550About $1,510
Price rangeAbout $285–$2,590About $400–$2,620
Returns30-day refund and returns policy14-day Test Ride Demo Program

Used saddles make up about three in five of our endurance listings, and they cost about the same as new here because the used ones are mostly premium Tucker and Circle Y models.

Fit for Long Rides

  • Fit matters more over distance. A saddle that only rubs slightly in an hour can cause a sore back over 25 or 50 miles, so check wither clearance and even panel contact.
  • Seat size fits the rider. Check the seat on each listing; a seat that is slightly roomy is often more comfortable over many hours.
  • Measure first. Our Saddle Size Guide shows how to measure seat and tree.
  • Also consider our trail saddles and, for a gaited horse, our gaited horse saddles.

Endurance Saddle FAQs

An endurance saddle is made for long-distance riding, where horse and rider may cover 25 to 100 miles in a day. It is lighter than most western saddles, spreads weight over a wide panel or skirt so the horse’s back stays comfortable, and carries rings and strings for water bottles and packs. Some have a western-style horn, while others are hornless with a handhold.

Most are between about 11 and 35 lb. Across the endurance listings here that state a weight, the middle weight is about 23 lb, against roughly 40 lb for a ranch saddle. Synthetic and treeless models are the lightest, while leather Tucker and Big Horn models sit in the middle. Weight matters over distance for the horse, and for you when tacking up at a ride.

Both types exist and both are in our stock. A horn gives you something to hold on steep ground and a place to hang gear, which is why most of our endurance saddles have one. Hornless endurance saddles, such as the King Trekker without a horn, give a clear front and are closer to an English shape. Choose the one that suits your riding, not the label.

In our current stock the middle price is about $1,525, and prices run from about $285 to $2,620. Synthetic saddles and packages from King Series, Tough1 and Equiroyal sit under $600. Most leather saddles from Tucker, Big Horn and Circle Y fall between $1,200 and $1,800, and premium or nearly new Tucker models go above that. New and used cost about the same here, because most of the used listings are premium models.

Often, yes, and about three in five of our endurance listings are used. A well-made endurance saddle lasts for years of miles, so a used Tucker or Synergist can be excellent value. Check the photos for a cracked tree, worn rigging and dry leather, and confirm the seat size and tree width. Used saddles can be tried through our 14-day Test Ride Demo Program.

Prioritise fit to the horse first, then light weight, a wide weight-bearing panel, a comfortable seat and easy-care materials. Synthetic and flex-tree saddles are often a good starting point, because they are forgiving on fit and simple to look after.

Looking for other styles too? Browse our trail saddles and western saddles.

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